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A pathway into history
(2021)RESEARCH QUESTION How can architectural space and form serve to narrate a significant piece of history? ABSTRACT After 40 years of rapid economic development in China, the rate of economic growth has begun to slow ... -
The Jesus of K Road: Theological reflections on Māori and homelessness
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021-11-26)This paper reflects on my observations of, and casual discussions with, Māori experiencing homelessness, specifically, during the current lockdown in Auckland which began on 17 August 2021. It is important for those who ... -
Financial self-efficacy scale for people living in Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ FSES)
(Unitec ePress, 2021-12-16)As indicated by the increased amount of literature that examines the role of financial self-efficacy in current or future financial behaviours, it is important to have a valid and reliable tool to measure financial ... -
Newmarket Arts Trust: A brief history (2004–2021)
(Unitec ePress, 2021-12-16)BACKGROUND The Newmarket Arts Trust (NAT) was formed in 2004. The original trustees were a mixture of people involved in the art world –– myself –– Sue Haigh (no relation to the author, local resident and active member ... -
Impacts of poverty
(Unitec ePress, 2021-12-16)In Aotearoa New Zealand there is a strong link between poverty and certain impacts such as physical health problems, psychological wellbeing, housing, education, food insecurity and social status. These impacts are closely ... -
A systematic analysis of SAP enterprise resource planning (ERP) software implementation as accounting software in New Zealand organisations
(2021)In this era of information technology, computerisation, and automation, Accounting Information Systems (AIS) have become the foundation of every organisation. Previous studies explain that AIS is an integrated system ... -
Investigating the current literature comprising osteopathic manual therapy (OMT) as an intervention: A scoping review
(2021)RESEARCH QUESTION: What primary, peer reviewed research has been published where osteopathic manual therapy (OMT) is used as an intervention, between 2010 - 2021? ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Evidence based practice (EBP) ... -
Interview with Neil Smith
(Unitec ePress, 2021-12-16)This interview with Neil Smith, carried out in 2002, is the second in a series of interviews with practitioners who have made significant contributions to the field of community development in Aotearoa New Zealand. Neil ... -
Discover. Develop. Deliver: An investigation of innovation processes and systems within New Zealand's red meat industry
(2021)New Zealand’s red meat industry faces challenges of the evolving alternative proteins sector, emerging consumer trends, and environmental concerns, all of which drive innovation. A hybridised lens of design thinking, systems ... -
Project managers in Scrum Teams: Software development conditions influencing the relative presence of a project manager within Agile Scrum Teams in Oceania and Southeast Asia
(2021)Software development and design are known to be the workhorse of a growing ICT industry. There are many software development project management models that have risen over the past 50 years. These were initially controlled ... -
Challenges faced by Arab families with autism spectrum disorder children in New Zealand
(2021)KEY QUESTIONS: 1. What were the family's expectations around autistic spectrum disorder prior to and immediately after their child was diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder and currently? 2. What has been the ... -
Benign nocturnal idiopathic leg pain: A qualitative study of experiences of New Zealand caregivers
(2021)AIMS: Benign nocturnal idiopathic leg pains (BNILP) are a common musculoskeletal ailment experienced by children. This study aims to explore the experiences of caregivers parenting children experiencing these night-time ... -
Manaakitanga: A marae response to Covid-19
(Otago Polytechnic, 2021-11)Marae-led community development and well-being (käinga ora) is at the heart of this research project known as Marae Ora, Käinga Ora (MOKO). MOKO is a three-year research project designed to explore a holistic notion of ... -
The performance of a diverse cohort of civil engineering students at Unitec Institute of Technology (2010-2019)
(Unitec ePress, 2021-12-03)The growth in international students over the past decade, and large-scale immigration into the Auckland area, have both contributed to a rapidly diversifying student cohort at Unitec New Zealand. In the period 2010 to ... -
Intrapreneurship in the time of Covid
(Unitec ePress, 2021-12-03)For individuals and firms, traditional sources of competitive advantage are being eroded. Competitive advantage today is not built upon product markets, but in upstream markets of expertise, with control of key intangible ... -
Values-based politics and new structural social work: Theory for a post-neoliberal age?
(Unitec ePress, 2021-12-16)The mission of social work includes implementing positive changes in the structures of society to enhance social justice, not simply assisting individuals and families to achieve personal growth and better adaptation to ... -
Dwindling attendance of classes by students
(2019)Little research exists about the relationship between student engagement and attendance in mandatory courses. The purpose of this study was to understand engagement and attendance by capturing perceptions from teaching ... -
A content analysis of social media usage by local governments in New Zealand
(2021)This research investigated if New Zealand’s local governments were exploiting social media platforms for public engagement. Its primary purposes were: 1) to provide an overview of the social media usage; 2) to understand ... -
An exploration of midwives’ perspectives on the provision of maternity care to women with an increased BMI during pregnancy and childbirth in NZ
(2021)The global burden of ‘maternal obesity’ 0F0F continues to receive worldwide attention, with the dominating focus being the identification and management of the perceived risks obesity poses to pregnancy. This focus, however, ... -
Walking a tightrope: A balancing act by school counsellors
(New Zealand Association of Counsellors, 2021)When clients report harm or abuse to a counsellor and the threshold of “imminent harm” is not met, the counsellor faces potentially competing ethical imperatives. While reporting or informing others can bring safety, it ...
